The stablecoin sector expanded by a full percentage point this past week, growing by $2.558 billion in total. Of that figure, a hefty $1.45 billion came directly from Tether’s USDT, continuing its lead role in the space. Stablecoin Market Swells by $2.5B in 7 Days As of now, data from defillama.com shows the stablecoin market […] Source CryptoX Portal
Deutsche Bank AG is exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits as large financial institutions increase digital asset investments. German Financial Giant Ponders Stablecoin Use and Token Deposits Bloomberg reports that Germany’s largest lender is evaluating stablecoin options, which could involve issuing its own token or joining an industry initiative, according to Sabih Behzad, Deutsche Bank’s head […] Source CryptoX Portal
Growing momentum for United States stablecoin regulation is reportedly pushing major tech firms like Apple, X, and Airbnb to explore digital token integration According to a June 6 report from Fortune, at least four tech companies, including Apple, X, Airbnb and Google, are exploring stablecoins as a means to lower fees and improve cross-border payments. Each company is in a different stage of implementation, with Google perhaps the farthest ahead, having facilitated two stablecoin payments already. Payment infrastructure companies are playing a role. For instance, Airbnb has been talking with Worldpay…
Despite a week of price consolidation for Bitcoin (BTC), emerging digital asset legislation may provide the next significant catalyst for the world’s first cryptocurrency. Upcoming stablecoin rules, such as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, may lay the foundation for a Bitcoin cycle top of over $150,000, according to Alice Li, investment partner and head of US at crypto venture capital firm Foresight Ventures. Meanwhile, venture capitalist (VC) interest has slumped. The number of VC deals closed recorded its lowest month of the year in…
Key Notes Khosrowshahi emphasized the importance of stablecoin as a store of value, hinting that he prefers them over Bitcoin. Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego confirmed that the Senate’s stablecoin bill could garner support from up to 16 Democrats. Stablecoin issuer Circle made a strong NYSE debut, with shares opening at $69 and closing at $83, marking a 168% first-day gain. . Global ride-sharing giant Uber is now exploring the use of stablecoin to reduce costs in moving money cross-border. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that the company is still in the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As many as 16 Democrats may vote in favor of the Senate’s stablecoin bill when it gets to its final set of votes in the legislative body, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego said Thursday. The “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025” (GENIUS) Act faced headwinds last month after Gallego led a group of Democrats against voting for cloture, a procedural hurdle that would advance legislation, citing concerns about consumer protection and other provisions. Ipagpatuloy Ang Kwento Sa Baba Within a week and a half,…
Lending platform Maple Finance is expanding to the Solana network in a bid to reach a broader class of users. According to a June 5 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the company is deploying its syrupUSD yield-bearing stablecoin to Solana-based platforms Kamino and Orca. The coin had previously been available only on the Ethereum blockchain. Maple’s Solana integration is launching with $30 million in liquidity, which the company says will establish “a deep and stable foundation for lending, trading, and collateral provisioning” in the ecosystem. Related: Solana lacks ‘convincing signs’ of…
Circle priced its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday at $31 per share, above the expected range of $24 to $26. The company sold around 34 million shares in the offering for a valuation of $1.1 billion. Bloomberg pegs the total amount raised in the IPO at $6.2 billion. Circle initially planned to offer just 24 million Class A shares, with 9.6 million coming from the firm itself and the remainder from early stakeholders. But as demand soared, the offering ballooned to more than 10 times the original amount. The…
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. has again boosted its initial public offering to $1.05 billion, pricing its shares above its previous marketed range. The USDC (USDC) stablecoin manager said on June 4 that it will now to offer 34 million shares at a price of $31 each when it debuts on the New York Stock Exchange on June 5. Previously, Circle was offering 32 million shares at a range of $27 to $28 per share, up from its first advertised offering of 24 million shares priced between $24 and…
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